Commission Disputes and Sales Employees

Businesses in many industries depend on sales representatives as a major source of revenue. Instances arise when the companies have reneged on agreements and refused to pay full commissions due to their employees.

Companies may attempt to deny or withhold commissions owed by using complex formulas and commission payment plans.  However, legal protections are available to ensure that commissions agreed upon and owed are properly compensated.

Sales employees also can find themselves exposed to illegal forms of discrimination because they are not perceived by their employers as “the typical sales representative.” Companies that illegally discriminate against sales representatives may either create a “glass ceiling”, preventing advancement, or refuse to hire based upon protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin.

The employment law team at Henrichsen Law Group has represented sales employees in industries such as computer software, securities, medical supply, and pharmaceutical sales.

If you are a sales employee who has been denied commissions for which you believe are due to you or, if you believe you are being or have been discriminated against, Henrichsen Law Group, PLLC’s employment law team will be your partner in protecting your rights. We are experienced in providing you with a careful analysis of commission agreements to ensure that contract breaches, fraudulent or negligent misrepresentations, and other business torts are not being used by employers to deny or withhold commissions. Our attorneys handle cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Georgia.